Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM17 · Essex
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Harlow has less crime — 68 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay saw somewhat more crime than Harlow in February 2026 (85 vs 68 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Harlow has more Other theft (6) and Vehicle crime (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 68 vs 85 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Harlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Harlow had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 85).